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Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Jan-Feb 2025

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Jan-Feb 2025

NEW YEAR, NEW PERSPECTIVES!

We leap into 2025 with a fresh perspective on our exciting world, finding our creative voice and exploring our artistic identities, with a focus on the importance of making meaning through art. Whether it’s honing deeper understanding in lines, perspective and 3D study, crafting texture and volume through painting, plaster carving and ceramic art, or portraying graphic symbols and elements, we focus on the communicative aspect of visual art, reaching out, engaging with and capturing the imagination of the viewer.

To find out more about our Visual Arts Workshops, visit: 

https://colour-my-world.com/term-workshops-on/

ENROL NOW: Term starts from 2 Jan!
Existing students do NOT need to re-enrol.

 

Explorer’s Art   (3 – 5 yrs)

A Picturesque Town

For the start of the new year, our little Explorers will dream up their own idyllic neighbourhoods with two wonderful town-themed projects. First, they will be introduced to basic resist art techniques with a ‘Faux Batik’ art piece. Plan the composition of a new town, apply a resist agent to watercolour paper, then watch as your town planning design magically appears right before your eyes! Then they’ll get to grips with simplistic 3D modelling through the creation of a town skyline, displayed in a unique paper-crafted frame!

Core Art   (5 – 10 yrs)

Lines Encounter

Informed by two contemporary conceptual painters, Holly Coulis and Michael Craig-Martin,  this term’s exploration focuses on the way we see mundane objects and how we transform the familiar into a magnified painterly field; from still life to animated abstraction. Colour as paramount will be enhanced with the rich quality of the lines; lines that reinforce and lines that intersect and weave, creating a vibrant and energetic geometric tableau through a two-dimensional rendering and a transparent 3D puzzle piece that delights all.

Drawing Fundamentals   (6 – 8 yrs)

A New Perspective

This new year, we shall delve into the most fun-damental skills to create realistic perspective art, covering one-and-two-point-perspectives. Study the masters of the past from Pietro Perugino to Gustave Caillebotte and learn how to create convincing 3D spaces in a 2D medium. Then based on these essential drawing principles, our participants will take what they have learned and add a splash of imagination, to turn the classical into the fantastical with a fictional city from their own imagination — one that might even rival the Emerald City of Oz!

Ready-Set-Draw   (8 yrs+)

Conceptual Creature Illustration

In this design-oriented Ready-Set-Draw term, participants will learn about conceptual illustration – a way of visually communicating an idea in a concise but thought-provoking manner, often clever and delightful! By taking what they learned previously about the technical elements of realistic animal and landscape drawings, our participants will create something truly epic! Using important principles of graphic design, they will style and paint with a controlled colour palette, a conceptual illustration that features the shape and textures of a wild animal to outline a beautiful vista of its natural habitat.

Comics   (8 yrs+)

Cover It All

Look back and take inspiration from the Golden and Silver Age of American Comics with titles like Action Comics, Detective Comics, The Vault of Horror, and Tales from the Crypt. This era also introduced us to wildly popular superhero characters like Superman and Spiderman. This term, you will study core principles of character design and figure anatomy as you map out your very own illustrative comic cover, honing your newly acquired knowhow of layout design, composition, fonts and colour. Draw from the hallmarks from old comic covers to fashion your own design that really pops!

Ceramic Fanatics

(Pottery-Ceramics 10 yrs+)

Fundamentals Master Class

Learn to build three-dimensionally and excel in creation that takes form in art ware, figurines, sculpture, decorative and applied art objects. Acquire fundamental skills from pinching, coiling, slab to wheel-throwing, we shall experiment with new materials whilst utilising techniques of slip casting, clay modelling, and surface texturing.

NEW! Sculpture Culture

(Mixed-media 3D Design 10 yrs+)

Plaster Master

Before the 20th century, sculptural art was almost always figural – depicting people, creatures and objects found in the real world. This term, come explore a new way of representing your ideas through abstract sculpture! Learn to focus on geometric and organic shapes to simplify your subject into its most basic forms. Study how Henry Moore, Jean Arp and Victoria Ellis experiment with space and form in their own works. Develop reductive and carving techniques to create a series of abstract pieces using plaster of paris. Then with specialist tools, create a detailed animal bas-relief using refined carving skills.

Pixelated

(Digital Arts 10 yrs+)

Chop & Blend

How do professionals make the impossible yet photorealistic images we see every day in advertisements? Create your own advert from the ground up with a well-planned photoshoot; prepare your set, direct the lighting, adjust your device’s camera settings, and shoot! Then take it into the digital studio to edit your photos with photo manipulation tools to cut, arrange, and combine your collection of photos with text into a single image. Use your newly-acquired skills to create a mouth-watering promotional artwork that would have your fruit drink flying off the shelves!

Sketchbook Studies & Painting   (10 yrs+)

Bonnard’s Cats

Have you ever laughed out loud in an art gallery? French painter & illustrator Pierre Bonnard’s silly cat paintings can have that effect! Learn to sculpt a stylised pet animal of your choice with humorous and comical proportions. Practice painting realistic animal textures and colours. Combine those elements on your canvas by observing and painting your bizarre little creature complete with a natural background in broad, expressive strokes of oil paint for a perfectly uncanny effect.

Mentor Studio   (13 yrs+)

For art enthusiasts who are considering Art for GCSE, A-Levels, IGCSE or IB; or who simply enjoy being stretched artistically. Mentor Studio is open to any participants who want to strengthen their skill repertoire, build on their collection of portfolio-worthy artworks, or explore challenging themes through open-end self-enquiry guided closely by a mentor. Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of art-form, techniques and styles used as we guide you through various artistic decision and pathways to artistic achievement.

Architecture in Context   (13 yrs+)

Rendering technicalities with creativity, we explore architectural and interior spaces, with referenced imagery and floor plans of Hong Kong vibrant and historical landmarks to build a foundation of perspective, shape, space and form. Topics of investigation throughout the year range from Relocation, Restoration and Conversion, with rendition of a mix of architectural drawings, mood boards and illustrations; both conceptual and imaginative.

Colour My World X’mas 2024 / New Year 2025 Holiday Workshop

Colour My World X’mas 2024 / New Year 2025 Holiday Workshop

X’mas 2024 / New Year 2025 Holiday Workshop

Pick Your Week:

Week 1 : 18-20 Dec 2024
Week 2 : 23, 24 & 27 Dec 2024
Week 3 :
31 Dec 2024, 2 & 3 Jan 2025

Celebrate the festive season with whimsy and classic, cozy tales. Be sure to scroll down and take a look at our Festive Delights one-off workshops for adults, kids and families.

For Festive Delights for adults & families, see details at the bottom.

Saturdays: 9, 16, 23 Nov 2024

 

The Night Before Christmas

(Collage Art, Singing & Movements)

VISUAL ART & DRAMA for 4 – 6 yrs

Fees : $2,250
Pick Your Week:
Wed-Fri, 18-20 Dec
Mon, Tue & Fri, 23, 24 & 27 Dec
Tue, Thu & Fri, 31 Dec, 2 & 3 Jan
10:00 am – 12:30 pm daily

IN VISUAL ART…

Create a cozy winter portrait of a penguin, polar bear, or reindeer inspired by the style of Eric Carle, author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Follow Carle’s unique approach to creating an illustration using his signature tissue paper collages to bring his ideas to life. Come experiment with acrylic paint to achieve coloured and patterned paste paper. Draw forms and construct your animal portrait with rich colour variations and active poses against a snowy background featuring festive motifs.

IN DRAMA…

Dive into the enchanting world of The Night before Christmas! Through festive carols and stylised movements, you will explore themes of joy, friendship, and celebration! Learn to sing as an ensemble and use your body to convey stories and feelings. Imagine Santa will visit your house, showcase your skills and create something magical! Come along to discover how we celebrate the wonders of winter here at Colour My World!

 

The Nutcracker

(Costume Design, Musical Theatre)

VISUAL ART & DRAMA for 7 – 10 yrs

Fees : $2,550
Pick Your Week:
Wed-Fri, 18-20 Dec
Mon, Tue & Fri, 23, 24 & 27 Dec
Tue, Thu & Fri, 31 Dec, 2 & 3 Jan
10:00 am – 12:45 pm daily

IN VISUAL ART…

Take inspiration from the designs of world-renowned and award-winning ballet costume designer Holly Hynes. Create your own character design for Philip the Nutcracker, Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Mouse King, or any other of your favourite characters. Learn essential elements such as silhouette, colour, accessories, shape and fabric. Use pencil and watercolour to render their exquisite clothing and find fabric swatches to help illustrate your ideas.

IN DRAMA…

Come delve into the festivities from The Nutcracker! Explore a carnival of characters synonymous with the festive season like the Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King, Clara and Phillip the Nutcracker. Your boundless imagination will come alive through scene exploration, characterisation, singing and dancing. What a great way to celebrate the holidays, as you unleash your dramatic skills and have lots and lots of fun!

 

Dance Blitz

by Julianne Eugenio

Dance for 7 yrs+

Fees : $650 for Days 1 & 2,
$400 for Optional Day 3

Pick Your Week:

Wed-Thu, 18-19 Dec
(optional Fri, 20 Dec)

Mon-Tue, 23-24 Dec
(optional Fri, 27 Dec)

Tue & Thu, 31 Dec & 2 Jan
(optional Fri, 3 Jan)

1:30 – 2:45 pm daily

Note: Those who joined the morning Nutcracker workshop are invited to eat their own home packed lunches at our studio before starting their Dance Blitz workshop.

The Nutcracker workshop participants are invited to join our Dance Blitz Workshop with our dance specialist Julianne Eugenio. We will dance devices and techniques with Julianne Eugenio to create a dance routine to Winter Wonderland and We Need a Little Christmas. Participants will get the opportunity to work individually and in groups as well as working with objects, costumes and props.

 

A Christmas Carol

(Illustration in Ink, Watercolour, Liners)

VISUAL ART only for 10 yrs +

Fees : $2,950
Pick Your Week:
Wed-Fri, 18-20 Dec
Mon, Tue & Fri, 23, 24 & 27 Dec
Tue, Thu & Fri, 31 Dec, 2 & 3 Jan
10:00 am – 12:45 pm daily

Take inspiration from the illustrative works of Victorian artist John Leach, a pioneer in the art of comics and best known for his work as the first illustrator of Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. Now it’s your turn to take on the classic winter tale! Illustrate a scene using fine ink lines, hatching and contour to achieve an engraving-inspired look before finishing it all off with a wash of colours.

 

FESTIVE DELIGHTS

Private group workshops for adults, friends & families.

Ceramic Ornaments

(Limited enrolments, first come, first served.)

FESTIVE DELIGHTS for 8 yrs+

Fees : $800/pax
3 pax (2 adults & 1 child): $2,050
4 pax (2 adults & 2 children) : $2,450

Pick A Day: Sat, 9, 16, 23 Nov
3:00 – 4:00 pm OR 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Take Home : 1 set of FOUR Ceramic Ornaments per pax
Note: these will be collected 2 weeks following Potter’s firing only.

Looking for unique decorations for your home or Christmas tree? Hand-craft your own beautiful, fired ornaments with ceramic glazes. Bring home a personalised collection of your choice of reindeer, snowmen, fir & pine, sleigh and baubles!

 

Colour My World Artist Series Workshop

Artist Series Workshop

Welcome to our first Artist Series workshop featuring industry specialists and practicing artists who will share essential practical skills and insights into their lines of expertise with the Colour My World community.

It’s the perfect platform to sample immediately gratifying darkroom photography, learn what it takes to become an illustrator and sequential artist, or get a head start with digital art 101… just to name a few upcoming workshops.

These workshops are recommended for junior participants aged 8 yrs+ as well as high schoolers who are considering an art discipline at university level. These short but intensive experiences are perfect for busy bees!

Facilitator’s Profile:
Growing up, Savannah Russell always had a camera in her bag – taking her passion for film and photography everywhere she went. Having attended SCAD Hong Kong in 2013-14, she then received her BA in Digital Filmmaking at De La Salle College of St Benilde, Philippines. Trained as a video producer, editor and photographer, Savannah joined Asia Pacific Vision HK as a creative intern serving A-list clients such as the like of HSBC, Swire and AS Watsons. Now a multi-disciplinary artist participating in Art Directing projects at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024, regularly creating installations for events, she continues to dedicate much time to advancing the art of film and photography.

From Pinhole to Darkroom Processing

For 9-12 yrs

Fees : $1,500
(2-day enrolment inclusive of darkroom facilities & ILFORD photo paper supply)

Pick Your Week:
Fri, 22 & 29 Nov 2024
5:30-6:45 pm (75 mins)

Sat, 23 & 30 Nov 2024
3:30-4:45 pm (75 mins)

This intensive series of workshops offers a fun and practical introduction into the principles of analogue photography and darkroom processes. Through practical projects, participants will learn a range of different techniques, chemical operations and approaches to cameraless photography. From constructing a pinhole camera to developing the images in a professional darkroom, you will be guided step-by-step to create a negative photo outcome.

 

Photogram vs Photograph

For 8 yrs+

Fees : $750
(per enrolment inclusive of darkroom facilities & ILFORD photo paper supply)

Pick Your Day:
Fri, 22 OR 29 Nov 2024
4:00-5:15 pm (75 mins)

Sat, 23 OR 30 Nov 2024
2:00-3:15 pm (75 mins)

The technique of creating a photographic image without the use of a camera is as old as photography itself. Photogram represents a unique art form that involves the placement of objects onto sensitised paper with the action of light. Although photograms may seem similar in their initial purpose to photographs, their final outcome is quite the opposite. Come experiment with this visual invention of photographing an idea, to reveal what has never really existed before.

Colour My World X’mas 2024 / New Year 2025 Holiday Workshop

Colour My World X’mas 2024 / New Year 2025 Holiday Workshop

X’mas 2024 / New Year 2025 Holiday Workshop

Pick Your Week:

Week 1 : 18-20 Dec 2024
Week 2 : 23, 24 & 27 Dec 2024
Week 3 :
31 Dec 2024, 2 & 3 Jan 2025

Celebrate the festive season with whimsy and classic, cozy tales. Be sure to scroll down and take a look at our Festive Delights one-off workshops for adults, kids and families.

For Festive Delights for adults & families, see details at the bottom.

Saturdays: 9, 16, 23 Nov 2024

 

The Night Before Christmas

(Collage Art, Singing & Movements)

VISUAL ART & DRAMA for 4 – 6 yrs

Fees : $2,250
Pick Your Week:
Wed-Fri, 18-20 Dec
Mon, Tue & Fri, 23, 24 & 27 Dec
Tue, Thu & Fri, 31 Dec, 2 & 3 Jan
10:00 am – 12:30 pm daily

IN VISUAL ART…

Create a cozy winter portrait of a penguin, polar bear, or reindeer inspired by the style of Eric Carle, author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Follow Carle’s unique approach to creating an illustration using his signature tissue paper collages to bring his ideas to life. Come experiment with acrylic paint to achieve coloured and patterned paste paper. Draw forms and construct your animal portrait with rich colour variations and active poses against a snowy background featuring festive motifs.

IN DRAMA…

Dive into the enchanting world of The Night before Christmas! Through festive carols and stylised movements, you will explore themes of joy, friendship, and celebration! Learn to sing as an ensemble and use your body to convey stories and feelings. Imagine Santa will visit your house, showcase your skills and create something magical! Come along to discover how we celebrate the wonders of winter here at Colour My World!

 

The Nutcracker

(Costume Design, Musical Theatre)

VISUAL ART & DRAMA for 7 – 10 yrs

Fees : $2,550
Pick Your Week:
Wed-Fri, 18-20 Dec
Mon, Tue & Fri, 23, 24 & 27 Dec
Tue, Thu & Fri, 31 Dec, 2 & 3 Jan
10:00 am – 12:45 pm daily

IN VISUAL ART…

Take inspiration from the designs of world-renowned and award-winning ballet costume designer Holly Hynes. Create your own character design for Philip the Nutcracker, Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Mouse King, or any other of your favourite characters. Learn essential elements such as silhouette, colour, accessories, shape and fabric. Use pencil and watercolour to render their exquisite clothing and find fabric swatches to help illustrate your ideas.

IN DRAMA…

Come delve into the festivities from The Nutcracker! Explore a carnival of characters synonymous with the festive season like the Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King, Clara and Phillip the Nutcracker. Your boundless imagination will come alive through scene exploration, characterisation, singing and dancing. What a great way to celebrate the holidays, as you unleash your dramatic skills and have lots and lots of fun!

 

Dance Blitz

by Julianne Eugenio

Dance for 7 yrs+

Fees : $650 for Days 1 & 2,
$400 for Optional Day 3

Pick Your Week:

Wed-Thu, 18-19 Dec
(optional Fri, 20 Dec)

Mon-Tue, 23-24 Dec
(optional Fri, 27 Dec)

Tue & Thu, 31 Dec & 2 Jan
(optional Fri, 3 Jan)

1:30 – 2:45 pm daily

Note: Those who joined the morning Nutcracker workshop are invited to eat their own home packed lunches at our studio before starting their Dance Blitz workshop.

The Nutcracker workshop participants are invited to join our Dance Blitz Workshop with our dance specialist Julianne Eugenio. We will dance devices and techniques with Julianne Eugenio to create a dance routine to Winter Wonderland and We Need a Little Christmas. Participants will get the opportunity to work individually and in groups as well as working with objects, costumes and props.

 

A Christmas Carol

(Illustration in Ink, Watercolour, Liners)

VISUAL ART only for 10 yrs +

Fees : $2,950
Pick Your Week:
Wed-Fri, 18-20 Dec
Mon, Tue & Fri, 23, 24 & 27 Dec
Tue, Thu & Fri, 31 Dec, 2 & 3 Jan
10:00 am – 12:45 pm daily

Take inspiration from the illustrative works of Victorian artist John Leach, a pioneer in the art of comics and best known for his work as the first illustrator of Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. Now it’s your turn to take on the classic winter tale! Illustrate a scene using fine ink lines, hatching and contour to achieve an engraving-inspired look before finishing it all off with a wash of colours.

 

FESTIVE DELIGHTS

Private group workshops for adults, friends & families.

Ceramic Ornaments

(Limited enrolments, first come, first served.)

FESTIVE DELIGHTS for 8 yrs+

Fees : $800/pax
3 pax (2 adults & 1 child): $2,050
4 pax (2 adults & 2 children) : $2,450

Pick A Day: Sat, 9, 16, 23 Nov
3:00 – 4:00 pm OR 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Take Home : 1 set of FOUR Ceramic Ornaments per pax
Note: these will be collected 2 weeks following Potter’s firing only.

Looking for unique decorations for your home or Christmas tree? Hand-craft your own beautiful, fired ornaments with ceramic glazes. Bring home a personalised collection of your choice of reindeer, snowmen, fir & pine, sleigh and baubles!

 

Colour My World Artist Series Workshop

Artist Series Workshop

Welcome to our first Artist Series workshop featuring industry specialists and practicing artists who will share essential practical skills and insights into their lines of expertise with the Colour My World community.

It’s the perfect platform to sample immediately gratifying darkroom photography, learn what it takes to become an illustrator and sequential artist, or get a head start with digital art 101… just to name a few upcoming workshops.

These workshops are recommended for junior participants aged 8 yrs+ as well as high schoolers who are considering an art discipline at university level. These short but intensive experiences are perfect for busy bees!

Facilitator’s Profile:
Growing up, Savannah Russell always had a camera in her bag – taking her passion for film and photography everywhere she went. Having attended SCAD Hong Kong in 2013-14, she then received her BA in Digital Filmmaking at De La Salle College of St Benilde, Philippines. Trained as a video producer, editor and photographer, Savannah joined Asia Pacific Vision HK as a creative intern serving A-list clients such as the like of HSBC, Swire and AS Watsons. Now a multi-disciplinary artist participating in Art Directing projects at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024, regularly creating installations for events, she continues to dedicate much time to advancing the art of film and photography.

From Pinhole to Darkroom Processing

For 9-12 yrs

Fees : $1,500
(2-day enrolment inclusive of darkroom facilities & ILFORD photo paper supply)

Pick Your Week:
Fri, 22 & 29 Nov 2024
5:30-6:45 pm (75 mins)

Sat, 23 & 30 Nov 2024
3:30-4:45 pm (75 mins)

This intensive series of workshops offers a fun and practical introduction into the principles of analogue photography and darkroom processes. Through practical projects, participants will learn a range of different techniques, chemical operations and approaches to cameraless photography. From constructing a pinhole camera to developing the images in a professional darkroom, you will be guided step-by-step to create a negative photo outcome.

 

Photogram vs Photograph

For 8 yrs+

Fees : $750
(per enrolment inclusive of darkroom facilities & ILFORD photo paper supply)

Pick Your Day:
Fri, 22 OR 29 Nov 2024
4:00-5:15 pm (75 mins)

Sat, 23 OR 30 Nov 2024
2:00-3:15 pm (75 mins)

The technique of creating a photographic image without the use of a camera is as old as photography itself. Photogram represents a unique art form that involves the placement of objects onto sensitised paper with the action of light. Although photograms may seem similar in their initial purpose to photographs, their final outcome is quite the opposite. Come experiment with this visual invention of photographing an idea, to reveal what has never really existed before.

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Nov-Dec 2024

Colour My World Visual Arts E-Bulletin Nov-Dec 2024

PLACES, PEOPLE AND PATTERNS

The relationship between the inner world of the mind and the outer world of the physical has long been the topic of artistic investigation. This upcoming term, we’ll draw the great outdoors like Caspar David Friedrich, we’ll paint interior spaces like Hernan Bas, and we’ll venture into the mind, where maths, science and art meet, like MC Escher. So whether you’re taking inspiration from the people, landscapes, and buildings around you, or focussing inwards on the world of the mind, we’ll have a project that’s right for you!

To find out more about our Visual Arts Workshops, visit: 

https://colour-my-world.com/term-workshops-on/

ENROL NOW: Term starts from 31 Oct!
Existing students do NOT need to re-enrol.

 

Explorer’s Art   (3 – 5 yrs)

Playcrafts

Less screen time, more creative play! Come experiment with our curated list of STEAM-inspired art projects and create amazing paper-crafted toys to share with friends! Combining basic science concepts, a little engineering, abundant illustration and decoration, plus a whole lot of fun! From Galactic Sensation, Magic Characters to Jack in the Box and Wiggle Jiggle Animals!

Core Art   (5 – 10 yrs)

Patterns in Motion

Be inspired by one of the world’s most famous graphic artists, MC Escher. We’ll indulge in pattern design, stamp and printmaking to appreciate Escher’s fascinating art of transformation from a bird to a fish. Study his portrayal of geometrical relationships among shapes, figures, and space, playing with positive and negative shapes. After creating stamps by drawing and embossing elements from nature, participants will then use their stamps to turn a single motif into beautiful printed tessellations, showing the illusion of moving patterns to achieve a harmonious balance.

Drawing Fundamentals   (6 – 8 yrs)

White & Black

Learn about Space, one of the core elements of art. Come explore positive and negative space, what they mean, how to identify them in an art piece, and how this stylistic feature helps the artist communicate. In practice, we will experiment with Notan art to appreciate how negative and positive elements of a composition interact with one another, then investigate further to render unique hand-drawn tessellations of your own design.

Ready-Set-Draw   (8 yrs+)

Where Would You Go?

If your imagination could take you anywhere, where would you go? We’ll be taking our newly-created characters (from Sep-Oct) outside for a stroll! By looking at influential landscape masters such as Caspar David Friedrich (romantic landscapes), Albert Bierstadt (lavish American West landscapes) and Moebius (surreal fantasy landscapes), we’ll be learning about crucial drawing principles such as how to apply a one-point-perspective and create the illusion of depth in our artworks. We’ll pen captivating scenery (natural, urban or fantastical) for our characters to inhabit; and a stunning 3-dimensional “pop-up rendition” enhanced with watercolour pencils and ink.

 

Comics   (8 yrs+)

Silent Comics

There are times when our words fail us and we can only express our stories through images alone. Silent comics have the advantage of being accessible to a wider range of readers as images can offer us visual clues to help decode stories. Look at a broad spectrum of silent comics from superhero comics, gag comics and mangas to learn what makes them effective in their storytelling. Create your own silent comic – when words, narration and dialogue go away, tell your story purely through visuals!

Ceramic Fanatics

(Pottery-Ceramics 10 yrs+)

Fundamentals Master Class

Learn to build three-dimensionally and excel in creation that takes form in art ware, figurines, sculpture, decorative and applied art objects. Acquire fundamental skills from pinching, coiling, slab to wheel-throwing, we shall experiment with new materials whilst utilising techniques of slip casting, clay modelling, and surface texturing.

NEW! Sculpture Culture

(Mixed-media 3D Design 10 yrs+)

Sculptural Inner Self

The art of masks have been used since early antiquity with the earliest design being made of stone and seashells! Throughout history masks have been created and used for a variety of reasons – as a disguise to conceal oneself, for ceremonial and ancient rituals, and for performance and entertainment. For the Venetians, masks were a means of creating a certain image of a character in theatres. This term, we shall take inspiration from the symbolic Comedy and Tragedy muses to create two opposing theatrical symbols that reflect contrasting parts of your inner self. Use sculpting mediums such as modroc, clay and paints to bring to life your own mask creations.

Pixelated

(Digital Arts 10 yrs+)

Who Lives in a House Like This?

Learn the technical skills of human anatomy and interior perspective to create a realistic illustration… with a hint of fantasy! Take on the role of a digital illustrator with a brief to bring fantasy characters into the modern world through illustrations suitable for a web novel. Study core anatomy principles to get your proportions and features spot on, before altering them to suit your chosen character. Then learn the ins and outs of digital perspective tools to make your homely interior look like a convincing 3D space. Do faeries prefer PC or console? Does a witch keep a tidy home? Only you can answer these questions!

Sketchbook Studies & Painting   (10 yrs+)

Homey Room

’What Makes My Room Unique and Appealing?’’ will be the autumnal creative prompt for you to conceptually create a cosy room. Be it a place for living, an uncluttered space to be creative in, or somewhere surrounded by your favourite objects, the result will be unique to you. Your inspiration will be drawn from artists namely Richard Hamilton, Hernan Bas and Edward Hopper, to imagine a dream place of yours, where a sense of space and perspective, colours and tones will be considered. This mixed-media painting combining colour pencil, crayon and collage on wood will be a composed imaginary mood board filled with a rich palette.

Mentor Studio   (13 yrs+)

For art enthusiasts who are considering Art for GCSE, A-Levels, IGCSE or IB; or who simply enjoy being stretched artistically. Mentor Studio is open to any participants who want to strengthen their skill repertoire, build on their collection of portfolio-worthy artworks, or explore challenging themes through open-end self-enquiry guided closely by a mentor. Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of art-form, techniques and styles used as we guide you through various artistic decision and pathways to artistic achievement.

Architecture in Context   (13 yrs+)

Rendering technicalities with creativity, we explore architectural and interior spaces, with referenced imagery and floor plans of Hong Kong vibrant and historical landmarks to build a foundation of perspective, shape, space and form. Topics of investigation throughout the year range from Relocation, Restoration and Conversion, with rendition of a mix of architectural drawings, mood boards and illustrations; both conceptual and imaginative.